The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is gearing up for a new fitness program for special needs children and adults as well as spring ball league play for everyone.
The department is beginning a monthly fitness program for special needs children and adults, Fun with Fitness.
In February Fun with Fitness will introduce a different level fitness class one Saturday each month from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center at 416 North Taylor Street. The class will feature Zumba on Feb. 18, Taekwondo on March 11 and yoga on April 15.
These classes are designed to offer exceptional individuals the opportunity to learn basic exercise techniques and movements in a safe and accepting environment. A fee is associated with each class and registration is required at https://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and a buddy if necessary. For more information, contact Specialized Recreation Specialist Kelly Schurtz at 919-556-7093 or kschurtz@wakeforestnc.gov.
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Registration for the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department’s Adult Men’s Spring Softball League began Wednesday, Feb. 1, and will continue through Tuesday, Feb. 28.
League play is scheduled to begin in mid-March, and games will be played primarily on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Registration forms will be available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 Brooks Street, and online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/adult-athletics.aspx. The entry fee is $550 per team, and the league is limited to Class E teams and lower.
For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Meghan Hawkins at 919-435-9457 or mhawkins@wakeforestnc.gov.
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Applications for Dream League Baseball from special needs children ages 5 and older will be accepted through Tuesday, Feb. 28. Designed for both boys and girls, the adaptive baseball league will operate on Saturday mornings from late April through early June.
All Dream League participants must be at least 5 years old. A player’s eligibility is determined by his or her age on April 30, 2017, and a birth certificate is required for new participants. The fee is $40 for Wake Forest residents and $80 for non-residents.
Online registration will be available beginning Feb. 1 at www.wakeforestnc.gov/dream-league-baseball.aspx. Registration information and league rules will also be available Feb. 1 online and at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Volunteer Dream League “buddies” are needed to provide encouragement and assistance with the league’s athletes. For more information, contact Athletic Program Superintendent Edward Austin at 919-435-9562 or eaustin@wakeforestnc.gov.
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The department will accept applications for youth baseball, softball, and T-ball for boys ages 5-17 and girls ages 5-15 through Tuesday, Feb. 28.
A participant’s eligibility is determined by his or her age on April 30, 2017, and a birth certificate is required for new participants. The fee is $40 for Wake Forest residents and $80 for non-residents.
Online registration is available through Feb. 28 at www.wakeforestnc.gov/youth-athletics.aspx. Team placement and draft information, along with additional registration information and league rules, will also be available online and at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
For more information, contact Athletic Program Superintendent Edward Austin at 919-435-9562 or eaustin@wakeforestnc.gov.
